Change Please focuses on tackling homelessness through selling coffee and related merchandise.

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100% of Change Please profits fights homelessness.
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Change Please is where social enterprise and coffee expertise blend. 

100% of Change Please profits helps people experiencing homelessness by training them to become baristas, supporting them with everything they need to turn their lives around – a living wage job, housing, therapy, bank account and onward employment opportunities.

We believe that you shouldn’t have to sacrifice taste to help give back and our coffee has won multiple awards, including nine highly coveted ‘Great Taste Awards’.

It all starts with a cup of coffee!

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We are excited to announce the launch of our Barista Training Programme in Birmingham! In partnership with Compass Group UK & Ireland , the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) , and The Birmingham Metropolitan College , this programme will provide essential training and support, helping trainees to secure stable employment after graduating from the Barista Training Programme. The launch follows the first successful trial, which saw trainees graduate from the programme earlier this month, with three people now working within Compass Group UK & Ireland. For more information on the launch of our Barista Training Programme in Birmingham click here: https://lnkd.in/ex-sJ_ez #changeplease #baristatraining #changepleasefoundation #birmingham

The Change Please Q3 impact newsletter is here! The report showcases the amazing work our team have been doing in Q3. From our impact teams who work so hard to provide each trainee and DFC guest with the support they need, to updates from our wholesale and retails teams. We are please the share that in Q3 •30 people join the Change Please Barista Training Programme across the UK. •32 people, from the 34 people who join the programme in Q2, successfully graduated across the UK. •We launched our first training programme in Dublin, Ireland Read the newsletter now to discover more: https://lnkd.in/e3Cv4prd #changeplease #changepleasefoundation #impactreport

Today is World Sustainability Day! Since we started with our first cart in Covent Garden, back in 2015, Change Please has grown and evolved, but prioritising people and the planet has always been at the heart of everything we've done. Our commitment to to positively impacting people, communities and the planet was further supported by becoming B-Corp certified in July 2024. By joining this global community of businesses, we can solidify our practices and guide our future decisions, ensuring we continually improve our impact and always make the right choices. Becoming a B Corporation is just another step on our ongoing journey towards a more equitable world, supported by sustainable businesses, focused on innovative and regenerative solutions to some of the worlds fundamental challenges. We are also thrilled that, in line with our ethical and sustainability values, we recently made the decision to secure rainforest alliance certification for our house Adventurous coffee. Further sustainability commitments include: - All Change Please brand cups are Compostable, Biodegradable and Recyclable. - UK Roastery runs on 100% Renewable Energy with no waste sent to landfill. - We signed up to One Carbon World in order to measure, mitigate and offset GHG. #changeplease #sustainabilityday

Throughout October the Nespresso UK for Change Please van has held residency up in Liverpool ONE , serving our delicious partnership coffee. The last chance to get try the Nespresso for Change Please coffee is the 31st October, so pop down as you won’t want to miss it! Nespresso for Change Please coffees don't just taste good, they do good too. With every capsule we are supporting ‘Change Please’ to help people experiencing homelessness, through the power of employment, education and social enterprise. Find out more about our Nespresso UK for ‘Change Please’ partnership here: https://lnkd.in/eYvsEqym #changeplease #changepleasecoffee #nespressouk

Throughout the start of October we highlighted the stark reality of homelessness in the UK, along with sharing what we are doing to help people lift themselves out of homelessness. But how can you help on a daily basis? -Visit thestreetlink.org.uk . Streetlink allows you to alert outreach teams where someone is sleeping rough in England and Wales. They can then contact them and support them with services. -Use Homeless Link's online directory to search for thousands of homelessness services across England. -Have a conversation - a warm greeting, some simple small talk or even just asking a personal question can make all the difference. -Challenges for those experiencing homelessness changes with the seasons. This also means people's needs change, in winter someone may need a hot drink but in summer they may need suncream. The best way to ensure you can help the most is by asking someone what they need. For more information on how we help, visit changeplease.org , with 100% of our profits going towards fighting homelessness

Want to know what you can learn from the brands who are out there trying to change the world every single day? Brands like Ecosia who have planted over 210m trees by switching how people search the internet. Or Change Please who've helped thousands of people trying to overcome homelessness by switching how people buy their coffee. How Homethings have reacted to the staggering fact that 90% of what's in your cleaning products is water - to lead the way with waterless cleaning products and save thousands of bottles a year. How the KinKind Ltd team created luxurious waterless products for the hair and bathroom. Zero plastic and no compromise. Then you should be in the room on Thursday night in Great Portland Street for the launch of Obsolete: How Change Brands are Changing the World to hear from: Sophie Dembinski Head of Public Policy @ Ecosia Ary Ganeshalingam Global CMO @ Change Please Matthew Aubrey - Founder at Homethings Victoria Coe - Founder at Kinkind And me! As well as a room full of other incredible Change Brand founders. Last few places available. Link in comments

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Change Please Ireland Update 🇮🇪 We are thrilled to announce that our first barista training sessions in Dublin were a huge success! We would like to thank Dublin Barista School for hosting us and Louise Quinn at Honeycomb Jobs Ireland for putting on an incredible Workplace Readiness Workshop at the Nespresso UK boutique on Duke Street. Head of Programmes Ireland & Northern Ireland, Alpana Delaney shared her excitement around the launch, “We are delighted to launch in Ireland where there is an ecosystem of businesses coming together to empower trainees back into employment. We look forward to working with them and help our trainees break the cycle of homelessness.” We had 6 wonderful trainees from Depaul Ireland and Tiglin with inspirational stories! #changeplease #changepleasefoundation #baristatrainingprogramme

Come with us to the Change Please Graduation at Everyman Cinema 👨🎓 The ceremony was a celebration of the huge accomplishment all our graduates have achieved over the past few months. Each graduate has worked so hard to get where they are, by dedicating themselves to learning the skills needed to become baristas, and engaging with the additional support on offer (therapy, employability workshops, financial advice etc), they have helped lift themselves out of homelessness and into the world of work. We couldn’t be prouder. During the ceremony we heard from Anna Lundstrom , CEO of Nespresso UK , who shared her passion for the Nespresso for Change Please partnerships. Anna share that “When we first met the team at Change Please we knew this was going to be something very special. Their approach of using education and employment as the foundations of their model combined with their passion for coffee made this partnership an easy and natural decision for Nespresso. Being here today and hearing the stories of resilience and success really brings the message ‘it all starts with a cup of coffee’ to life.” We would like to give special thanks to Everyman for hosting and sponsoring the event, their continued support through serving our coffee, hosting workshops and employing our graduates is an example of who in partnership we can use business for good and fight homelessness together. Thank you to Mike Newman for sharing an inspiring speech at the graduation. Thank you to everyone who continues to support us and our mission, without you we wouldn’t be here today seeing our amazing graduates start their next chapter! #changeplease #changepleasefoundation Cemal Ezel OBE Robert Gillon Angela Hay Ken Love Damaris Charnley Phoebe Carlyon Char James Vaida Gruzauskaite Susan Taylor Keith Higham

Today is World Homeless Day and the final day of 10 Days For Change! As we wrap up our "10 Days For Change" campaign, we hope you've gained insight into the vital work we do at Change Please in collaboration with our amazing partners, and why the fight against homelessness is so urgent. We now invite our partners to join us in signing the Crisis Homelessness Covenant. Developed by Crisis , alongside the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and DLUHC ( @Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities), the Homelessness Covenant is a pledge for employers to help prevent and end homelessness through inclusive and supportive employment practices. By signing, you commit to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion within your organisation, sending a strong message about the value and dignity of every individual. Vicky Richards , Crisis Partnerships Manager "As the Partnerships Manager for the Homelessness Covenant at Crisis, I’m excited to announce that Change Please has committed to signing the Pledges to the Homelessness Covenant. Not only does this reflect their dedication to addressing homelessness, but as an organisation providing training and employment opportunities for those experiencing homelessness, Change Please can also help other signatories deliver on their Pledges. By working with us, partners can be confident that they’ll be able to create inclusive employment pathways, fully aligning with the Covenant’s commitments. With Crisis’ expertise in understanding the challenges of homelessness and Change Please’s innovative employability model, together we can ensure that organisations are ready to support people into meaningful work and end homelessness" Join us in making a difference—sign up today at https://lnkd.in/epekbmii Hear from Managing Director, Ken Love and read more here: https://lnkd.in/eWxaxZC3 #changeplease #changepleasefoundation #worldhomelessday #10daysforchange Cemal Ezel OBE Robert Gillon Damaris Charnley Keith Higham Emmanuelle Davidson-Merritt Ary Ganeshalingam Jason Tsontilis Tara Cunningham Angela Hay

The UK faces a range of sustainability challenges, from climate change and biodiversity loss to waste management and energy transition. Did you know that: - So far this year over 980million tonnes of food has been wasted! - 21million hectares of forest have been cut down or burned since the beginning of the year! - Global population is forecast to be close to 10 billion by 2050, a number which current food systems will struggle to feed. Addressing sustainability issues requires comprehensive strategies that involve government regulation, business innovation, and public participation. Collaboration between sectors is essential to create a sustainable future where environmental, economic, and social well-being can thrive. Since we started with our first cart in Covent Garden, back in 2015, Change Please has grown and evolved, but prioritising people and the planet has always been at the heart of everything we’ve done. How we're becoming a more sustainable company- - 100% RFA certification for our Adventurous coffee -UK Roastery runs on 100% Renewable Energy with no waste sent to landfill -All core coffee packaging is made with PP5 materials and are fully recyclable -All Change Please brand cups are aqueous lined. They are Compostable, Biodegradable and Recyclable. This means they can go in recycling OR Food Waste streams. This year we also shared the news that Change Please is officially a certified BCorp, meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. By joining this global community of businesses committed to positively impacting people, communities and the planet, we can solidify our practices and guide our future decisions, ensuring we continually improve our impact and always make the right choices. Our responsibility is to have a positive impact not just on the environment, but also on all of our stakeholders- our trainees, partners, suppliers, customers, and of course our wonderful Change Please team. Along with our own efforts, we are proud to partner with other sustainable companies including Karma Drinks, Tony's Chocolonely and THIRSTY PLANET LIMITED. We also collaborate with Toast Brewing to run our tapcafé, Good company, in Regents Place, London. Fellow B-Corp, Toast brewing are a social enterprise beer company who set out to make sustainable beer that tastes amazing and does amazing things by brewing with surplus bread, by using surplus bread to replace barley, they use less land, water and energy, and avoid carbon emissions. They also donate 100% of profits to environmental charities and have saved 3,313,241 slice of bread since 2016. Learn more about why sustainability in business is important and how you can help from our interview with Regional Impact Director, Julian Burnham, here: https://lnkd.in/etP5FhYM #10daysforchange #changeplease #changepleasefoundation

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